"Rare" Grass Fed Steaksand Wet Aging Meat

"Rare" grass fed steaks can taste just like the steaks you'll find at your typical steakhouse only healthier! However, these steaks should first be properly aged before you cook this type of meat.

Grass fed and grass finished steaks or 100% grass fed comes from cows that were raised only on pasture and is the healthiest type of meat to eat!

The art of dry aging meat was done on a regular basis before the fast food revolution began decades ago. This process helps to impart flavor and tenderize tougher types of meat which you'll get from cows that are allowed to run around all day eating grass. If you have access to a quality butcher, they will usually offer you grass fed and grass finished dry aged steaks.

The next best thing is wet aging your 100% grass fed steaks.

Wet Aging 100% Grass Fed Meat

Wet aging helps tenderize grass fed meats without reducing its weight unlike dry aging which tends to shrink meat. However with both systems, enzymes break down the muscle tissue as the grass fed meat ages, which
results in a tender cut of beef.

How to Wet Age 100% Grass Fed Meat at Home:

Select a prime cut of 100% grass fed meat that you get from a reputable source like a good butcher. Vacuum seal it yourself or have them vacuum seal it for you.

Then place the sealed meat in the coldest part of your refrigerator which is usually the bottom shelf. The temperature for wet aging meat is between 32 and 36 degrees F.

Wet age your 100% grass fed steaks for 1 week or up to a few weeks.

Use a good seasoning and cook it rare or medium rare for the best flavor.

I think it's fascinating how he reshaped his wet aged steak by pressing down on the narrow side of the steak.

You are then able to sear the steak going against the grain instead of searing it with the grain. This also creates a more tender grass fed steak.

How to Sear a Steakhouse Steak

Ingredients:

100% Grass Fed Thick New York or Ribeye Steak

Kosher Salt & Butcher Grind Pepper to Taste

Or use a Lower in Salt Blend or a Salt Free Blend

100% Grass Fed Soft Unsalted Butter

Instructions:

Season your room temperature steak. Then rub the steak down with softened butter.

Add the steak to a very hot cast iron or stainless steel skillet. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes to create a nice crust.

Then flip steak to the other side. Lower the flame and cover the skillet to slowly finish cooking the steak.